On The Record

One thing is for sure. The 2006 General Convention of the Episcopal Church provided clarity on the actions on the previous convention in confirming the election of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire and opening the door for local option of same-sex blessings.

“I regret the pain, but I do not regret the action…I affirm it.”

The Rt. Rev. Vincent Warner of the Diocese of Olympia at Wednesday night’s hearing on the Windsor Report resolutions

'Thirty liberal bishops issued a statement of dissent, saying that they could not abide by the new resolution. Bishop John Chane of Washington, a prominent church liberal who officiates at the National Cathedral in American capital, said that he would not agree to block the ordination of any gay bishop.

“I will defy the resolution by consenting after prayer and careful consideration to any person duly elected by a diocese in this church,” he said.

'On the other side, five conservative bishops accused the General Convention of “misleading the rest of the Communion by giving a false perception that they intend actually to comply with the recommendations of the Windsor Report”.'

For more reaction on the events of GC2006, read the entire piece from Ruth Gledhill.